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Perth Test Smashes Attendance, Viewership Records To Start Border-Gavaskar Series

November 26, 2024 admin

Fans turned out in record numbers at Perth Stadium for the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, with the single highest attendance for a day of Test cricket in Perth recorded on days one and two. The Perth Test attendance saw a remarkable 63% increase year-on-year. Additionally, average viewing audiences were up by…

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To Make PCB Accept Hybrid Model For Champions Trophy, ICC’s Stunning Offer

November 26, 2024 admin

The ICC’s executive board members are trying to convince the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to accept a hybrid model for next year’s Champions Trophy on the promise of increased financial incentives, according to sources. The schedule of the tournament is yet to be announced after India informed the global governing body of its…

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‘Poised To Inherit Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli’s Excellence’: Australia Great On Yashasvi Jaiswal

November 26, 2024 admin

Yashasvi Jaiswal looks well-placed to carry forward the glorious legacy of batting excellence established by the likes of Sachin Tendukar and Virat Kohli, said former India coach Greg Chappell, waxing eloquent on the country’s cricketing infrastructure and planning. Writing in his column for the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’, Chappell said he was highly impressed…

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Gautam Gambhir To Return Home After India’s Perth Test Win Over ‘Personal Reason’: Report

November 26, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir to fly back home© BCCI/Sportzpics In a sudden move after Team India’s victory against Australia in the opening Test of the 5-match series in Perth, head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly flown back home. The development comes unexpectedly since there wasn’t any plan for Gambhir or any other member of the…

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Rift In Australian Team? Josh Hazlewood’s Comments Sees Adam Gilchrist Make Bold Claim

November 26, 2024 admin

Former Australia wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist said Josh Hazlewood’s comments post a crushing day three’s play for the hosts in the first Test against India have suggested to him that there is a likelihood of divide in the dressing room. In the post-day press conference after day three ended, Hazlewood was asked about how…

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Virat Kohli “Will Leave You Embarrassed”: India World Cup-Winner On Star’s Perth Ton

November 25, 2024 admin

Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal expressed happiness with star India batter Virat Kohli’s century in the Perth Test against Australia, saying that players like him who have performed so well over the years consistently cannot be criticised harshly because their comebacks will leave the doubters “embarrassed”. Virat slammed his first Test century in…

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Sourav Ganguly Issues Dire Warning To Australia After Perth Test Loss: “Play Well Or…”

November 25, 2024 admin

Someone who never doubted India’s “enormous talent”, former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday warned Australia to start playing well or “get ready for a long series ahead” after Jasprit Bumrah-led team thrashed the hosts by 295 runs in the Perth. Coming off an embarrassing 0-3 loss to New Zealand on home soil , India roared…

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“When He Grows Up…”: Jasprit Bumrah Gets Emotional While Speaking About Son Angad After Perth Test Win

November 25, 2024 admin

For a few moments, Jasprit Bumrah ceased to be an intense competitor and transformed into a proud father who would one day tell some gleeful tales about India’s historic Perth triumph to his son when grows up. Bumrah’s family was in Perth to witness India’s 295-victory over Australia in the first Test at…

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UK’s King Charles, Queen Camilla Plan Visit To India Amid Health Concerns: Reports

November 25, 2024 admin

London: Britain’s King Charles III is reportedly planning an official visit to India early next year. Queen Camilla will accompany the King on the royal tour to the Indian subcontinent, which is part of a government-led charm offensive, and a personal health boost following a cancer diagnosis earlier this year, according to UK media. King…

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Updated World Test Championship Points Table After India’s Massive Win Against Australia In Perth

November 25, 2024 admin

India defeated Australia in the first Test encounter in Perth© AFP The Indian cricket team kept World Test Championship (WTC) Final dreams alive with a comprehensive victory over Australia in the first Test match in Perth on Monday. India were dealt a massive blow after they slumped to a 0-3 Test series loss…

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